International Harvester Company 75 Operator's Manual page 5

This symbol is used to call your attention to
instructions concerning your personal safety. Be
sure to observe and follow these instructions.
Whenever the operator dismounts from the riding
mower or leaves the riding mower unattended,disengage
the mower and shut off the engine.
Know the controls and how to stop quickly.
READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL.
has been supposedly cleared of foreign objects,
small objects may have been overlooked and may
be discharged by the mower causing serious injury.
C.nly move the gear selector lever to shift into gear
or change gears with the clutch-brake pedal dis-
engaged.
Watch out for traffic when crossing or near
roadways.
Never place hands or feet under the mower, in the
discharge chute, or near any moving parts while the
mower is running. Do not work on the mower with
the engine running, as the mower could acciden-
tally be engaged and cause injury.
When making any adjustments to your riding
mower, always disconnect the high tension wire to
the spark plug, otherwise the engine may start
causing serious injury.
Be sure the mower clutch control is "DIS-
ENGAGED" and the transmission is in neutral
before starting the engine.
Never leave the engine running unattended or
permit the riding mower to be operated by persons
not acquainted with its use and the rules for safe
operation.
It is recommended that the machine be stopped
and inspected for damage after striking a foreign
object and that any damage be repaired before
restarting and operating the machine, as broken
pieces could be thrown causing injury.
Be sure all stones, branches, or other objects that
might be picked up and thrown by the mower
blades are removed before starting to mow.
Never look into the discharge opening while the
blades are in motion as serious accident and/or
injury could result.
Until you become familiar with the riding mower it
is recommended that quick starts, stops, and rapid
engagement of the mower be avoided. .
Stay alert for holes in terrain and other hidden
hazards which could cause loss of control or upset.
Keep the machine in good operating condition and
keep safety devises in place. Use guards or shields
as instructed in Operator's Manual to avoid injury.
Children should not be allowed to operate the
riding mower unless properly supervised, and are
physically and mentally capable of safe operation
or injury may occur.
The discharge shield on the mower must be
attached at all times while operating the mower.
Avoid sudden stops or starts, especially on steep
slopes to avoid injury.
Disengage power to the mower when transporting
or not in use.
Do not carry passengers or give rides as serious
injury could result.
Before backing the riding mower always look for
obstacles or bystanders in the area where the riding
mower will move.
Handle gasoline with care it is highly flammable:
A. Use approved gasoline container. B. Never
remove the fuel tank cap or fill the fuel tank when
the engine is running, is hot, or indoors. Also, do
not smoke when working around inflammable fuel.
Wipe up spilled gasoline. C. Replace gasoline cap
secu rely.
No one should operate this machine while under
the influence of intoxicants or drugs that impair
the senses or reactions.
Do not allow anyone in the area parallel to the
discharge opening while moving. Although the area
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